Round 2 Behavioral+Technical Interview with Senior Data Engineer (On-site)
The second round of interviews was a behavioral one with a Senior Data Engineer from the team. This interview was focused on understanding my technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and adaptability.
Question: How do you ensure data security and compliance when working with sensitive healthcare data on the Azure platform?
I explained that I have a strong understanding of Azure’s security features and compliance standards. Then there were a few follow-up questions around Azure Key Vault, encryption keys, secrets, and RBAC.
Question: Can you discuss your experience with Azure Databricks? How have you used it for big data processing and machine learning tasks?
I elaborated on a specific project where I leveraged Azure Databricks to process large volumes of healthcare data and perform machine learning tasks for predictive analytics. I explained how Databricks’ collaborative workspace and integration with other Azure services facilitated a seamless data engineering and data science workflow.
Optum (UHG) Interview Experience for Senior Data Engineer FTE
I applied for the Senior Data Engineer position at Optum (UHG) through a referral. Within a week, I was contacted to schedule a first-round phone interview with the hiring manager. I was asked general questions about my work experience in the phone interview and then I was invited to participate in a series of on-site interviews at their office.